Kathmandu, September 2 : The Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) has suggested the government to take concrete steps to manage power surplus in the country. Boosting the domestic consumption of extra electricity and also ensure its export to other countries is the best bet in this regard, according to the IPPAN.
“As much as 1,000 MW electricity will be added to the national grid by the end of this fiscal year. So, if the concrete measures are not adopted to utilise it through the maximum domestic consumption and export, the investment of Rs 10 billion will be at stake,” said IPPAN Vice-Chairman Ashish Garg. He aired such remarks at a virtual programme organized by Society of Economic Journalists’ Nepal (SEJON) here Tuesday (September 1).
The current trend shows the demand of electricity will not grow more than 1,800 MW in coming three years. In this context, he said that in the coming three years, the electricity will be produced up to 4500 MW of electricity. “And, if its consumption is not ensured, the country will lose 4000 MW electricity.”
The current trend shows the demand of electricity will not grow more than 1,800 MW in coming three years. He further said in the coming three years, the electricity will be produced up to 4500 MW, and if the sale is not ensured, the country would lose 4000 MW electricity. —-
